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London, the capital and heart of Britain, is an exciting and constantly developing city. "London Then and Now" explores London's landscape, past and present, through the eye of the camera. Some 70 historic photographs of London's past are paired with specially commissioned contemporary views taken from the same vantage point.In spite of wartime damage and postwar planning, so many of the buildings that characterise London still remain. The book features the fascinating vistas of London that have changed little and some that have changed radically, from the regeneration of the south bank, the docklands in the east to the transformation of a power station into Tate Modern.Part of the bestselling "Then and Now" series, this charming contrast of old and new photographs highlights the stunning changes - and the equally amazing similarities - of one of the most loved cities in Britain, its well-known places but also some of the hidden gems.It features the Britain's capital city 'then' - with archive photography - and 'now'. The title features the changing vistas of London along the River Thames; fascinating details of what remains and what has disappeared; and a wonderful visual guide to London from the 19th century to the present day.

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About the Author

Diane Burstein is a qualified London Blue Badge and City of London guide. She enjoys helping visitors and Londoners explore the capital's hidden courtyards, alleyways, and attractive garden squares away from the tourist trail. Burstein also teaches 'Discovering London' courses for adult education colleges. Her broadcasts on the subject of 'Secret London' have been a regular feature on LBC radio.

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The "Then and Now" type of book is of course not the most original way to look at old London, or anywhere else. But this is a good selection of old photos each with a modern view approximating the old - some closely, some less so - and a brief informative commentary for each.

Print quality is good, and care has been taken to select some unusual subjects as well as the more obvious London sights, and even for the well-known ones, the views are often different to the ones seen on other old London compilations, so this book can stand alone as a good cross section of old and new London, but can also be added to a collection of books of old London photos with little duplication.

I bought this to give to a friend who loves local history and takes photos of the changes in Tower Hamlets. I had intended to buy the paperback, but when I saw the price of the hardback, bought it immediately. Diane Burstein was much loved, and listened to, over many years on LBC with Steve Allen, and one day I will go on one of her London Walks (hopefully the Theatre one).

This book really brings the past and present together and seems surreal. Some place seems to be untouched by time, where others show obvious changes as times went by. An old picture is placed next to a new one taken from the same position (which some info written underneath). It seems strange looking at the streets we have all walked and the famous buildings we have all seen being frequented by people dressed in Victoria clothes or by driving the first cars on the roads!

As a regular visitor to London,I see so many changes everytime I am there.So I was pleased to see that there was a book of London, which shows pictures of the past and the current state the buildings and streets are in.The book is called"London Then & Now"", and that really sums it up.What you get is ,on the left page of the book,a black &white photo from the past and on the right page of the book ,a colour photo of the moment.All photos are taken from the same angle,so you can really see how it is developed.It's a book not only of buildings and tourist stuff, but also of normal streetlife.With the pictures , there is a comment of how it used to be and how it is now.A good book for everyone who loves London.